Train wreck and fire kill engineer in Pennsylvania derailment
Baltimore and Ohio No. 49, westbound, ran late near Indian Creek seven miles east of Connersville. The engineer was killed and the fireman fatally injured as the train left the rails and burned, with forty-one aboard and many injured. Superintendent Finney cited a loosened engine part as the likely cause.
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Baltmore & Ohio
Indian Creek
Here
Robert J. Finney
Pittsburg
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
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Finney
Airbrakes Cause Fatal Burlington Collision at Chariton Station
A westbound Burlington freight collided with an eastbound engine at Chariton station Macon Missouri on March 1, killing the engineer, fireman, and a brakeman. The crash is attributed to air brakes failing.
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Macon
Chariton Station
Burlington
China’s Sore Need in Famine-Stricken Areas
Cable dispatch from the North China News editor describes ongoing relief by the Chin Kiang missionary committee, noting relief is a drop in the ocean amid expanding affected districts. Daily deaths rise, many refugees travel back home seeking aid, floods destroyed homes and crops, while riots are reported but deemed minor.
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Washington
Christian Herald
New York
North China News
Missionary Committee
Chin Kiang
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Important Revelation Promised In Peoria Heist Case
Edwin S. Tait, who blew open the Peoria school board safe and wrecked papers, is under arrest bound for Chicago to disclose the full story. He reportedly earned immunity, and the crime tale may name several prominent Peorians and Newton C. Dougherty as participants. the men allegedly planned the robbery while Tait was paroled from Joliet.
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Peoria
Ilc
Edwin S. Tait
Chicago
Dougherty
Tait
Unidentified boy's body removed from Mississippi river piling
Cahokia March 1. Due to no legal fee for body finding the unidentified boy about sixteen was left on a Mississippi river piling for a month. Authorities learned of the tragedy today and had the body removed to the porges in East St. Louis.
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Caltons-Hearted
Cahokia
East St. Louis
Tragic double and triple murders shock Illinois town
Bloomington Illinois March 1 Thomas Baldwin of Colfax shot and killed Charles Kennedy his wife Mrs Kennedy and Mrs F D Eiseman and Miss Cora Eiseman at the Kennedy and Eiseman farms after seeking Cora Eiseman Baldwin had been indicted earlier for an alleged assault on Miss Eiseman and was under bond. He then pursued the Eisemans firing on them in cold blood. A younger daughter witnessed the killings but was unharmed.
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Bloomington
Thomas Baldwin
Colfax
Here
Charles Kennedy
F. D. Eiseman
Cora Eiseman
Baldwin
Kennedy
Arrowsmith
Hiseman
Cora
Anti alien property bill targets Japanese and Chinese ownership
Sacramento reports a state bill dubbed the anti alien property holding bill aims to limit land ownership by aliens to five years unless they become U.S. citizens. It would void real estate leases longer than one year with aliens and authorize district attorneys to force sale if citizenship is not obtained. The measure, widely discussed, is viewed as likely to reach the governor for signature.
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Sacramento
Cal
Fresno
United States
Double Tragedy at Windsor Park Brunswick Ga
Lilian Davenport and W H Brown were shot at Windsor Park in Brunswick. Davenport narrowly escaped death and Brown was probably fatally wounded. The woman's husband, manager of the Majestic theater, was arrested on double murder charges and denies the crime. Windsor Park is an amusement resort near the city.
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Brunswick
Lilian Davenport
W. H. Brown
Windsor Park
Majestic Theater
Brown
Interstate Commerce probe ends for present in Harriman lines
The Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into the Harriman lines concludes for now. Government counsel say no action has been taken to bring the matter before the courts regarding refusals by Mr Harriman and Mr Kahn to answer questions about individual stock holdings. Hearing postponed with date to be fixed. further arguments expected in April.
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New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman Lines
Harriman
Kahn
Terse Telegraphs From Various 1907 Events
Fire at Utica NY damages four firms with losses totaling 100000. British naval budgets show 152212045. Jamestown exposition stamps to be 1 cent and 2 cent. Kansas passes 20 percent cut in Pullman rates. Firearms to Nicaragua and Honduras delayed in New Orleans. No truth to Holday death report in Cuba. Salvation Army to start anti death by own action bureaus in large cities. Thirty three typhoid cases aboard the Connecticut after Cuba voyage. Collision on Salt Lake route near Calente Nevada kills three and injures several fatally. A bem exploded in the cathedral during service.
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Kansas
New Orleans
Ross E. Holday
United States
Santiago
Cuba
New York
Salt Lake Route
Callente
Nev
Stomach Health and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Ad
An appeal urges readers to correct sedentary modern habits and overindulgence that overwork the stomach. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they digest large amounts of food, remove the cause of fermentation, and offer a free trial package from F A Stuart Co. Contact in Marshall, Md, with 50 cent bottles available at druggists.
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Stuart
F A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshal
Shortage Grows at New Britain Savings Bank
An official statement from the Savings Bank of New Britain details a re-audit after Treasurer William F. Walker's defalcation. The shortage totals $541,882 with an additional $8,346 cash shortfall, correcting earlier cash reports.
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New Britain
Conn
Savings Bank of
William F. Walker
Panama Canal bids rejected as instructed
Washington March 1. In line with the president's letter to the Isthmian canal commission the law officer Mr Rogers sent notice to Mr Oliver that all bids for the Panama canal construction are rejected including Oliver's. The accompanying certified check was returned to him.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal
Rogers
Oliver
Van Dyke Paintings Sequestered to Block Sale Abroad
In Genoa the government ordered sequestration of the remaining Van Dyck paintings. Some were sold to J P Morgan recently by the Marquis of Cattaneo’s family to prevent export. Morgan is said to have secured a favorable bargain in the canvases he acquired.
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Mr. Morgan
Rome
van Dyke
Genoa
J. P. Morgan
Marquis of Cattaneo
Rocky Mountain Tea by Jno A Ziegelbaar
From the abbey of the pest she looms a wondrous ena. All the splendors of her worth begin with this line. The author signs as Jno A. Ziegelbaar and invokes Rocky Mountain Tea in a poetic, archaic voice.
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Jno A. Ziegelbaar
Acquittal in Indianapolis Drug Clerk Case
Arthur Meisler, a young drug clerk, was acquitted by a jury in Indianapolis criminal court. He had been free on bail for a week after claiming self defense against a man he said threatened him at the drug store last December.
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Indianapolis
Arthur Meisler
Frre
Health in the Canal Zone Tempts Young Artisans
The Panama Canal construction draws many skilled workers despite fears of fevers and malarial illness. Electric Bitters is promoted as a remedy to ward off malaria and improve stamina, advertised by Charles D Knoofel, druggist.
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Panama Canal
Ceres
Chas
D Knoofel
Draggtat
Thaw proclaims prosecutors unprofessional in court
New York March 1 Harry K Thaw released a statement to reporters accusing District Attorney Jerome of unprofessional remarks in court and asserting his wife’s testimony was truthful. Thaw’s counsel said they had no knowledge of the statement.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Jerome
Thaw
Blacklegs
Hines
Clifford Hartridge
Delmas
Franchises Forfeited From City Water Company
The San Francisco board of supervisors forfeited to the city the Spring Valley Water company franchises and works valued at about 53 million dollars. The action follows a state law claim that the company charged 1902 rates in 1906, violating provisions cited by the city.
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San Francisco
Board of Supervisors
Spring Valley Water Company
Board of Supervi
Testimony of Brothers in Culpeper Murder Trial
In Culpeper Virginia Philip Strother admitted on the witness stand that he shot William Bywaters when Bywaters tried to desert his sister after her brief marriage. James A Strother testified that his sister's betrayal drove him to a reckoning.
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Culpepper
Philip Strother
William Bywaters
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James A. Strother
Rabbi Doctor Declares Willing Body Donation to Medical Colleges
Springfield March 1 Dr Emil G Birech noted rabbi and scholar tells legislative committee he is willing to donate his body for dissection after death. He testifies against efforts by Chicago medical schools to apply clinics to the state colleges.
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Springfield
Emil G. Birech
Chicago
Vinol promoted as万能 tonic by local druggist
A New Albany pharmacist endorses Vinol as a versatile remedy claimed to boost appetite relieve stomach troubles increase strength and enrich blood. The ad asserts Vinol is not a patent medicine, lists its ingredients, promises a money back guarantee if it fails, and notes widespread availability via Vinol agencies nationwide.
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Me Knoefel
New Albany
Obsae
D. Kooefel
Draggiat
Nott
Doings in Congress as House Debates Ship Subsidy Bill
Washington March 1 The house spent hours in debate over the ship subsidy bill voting 112 to 127 to defeat an amendment exempting the Sierra Sonoma and Ventura from coverage. Leaders from both parties clashed while discussions continued after the general debate, with remarks on campaign donations and district politics. The morning saw steps on the military academy conference report and a commission tasked to codify U.S. laws. The senate passed aid to the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition for 1909 and debated denatured alcohol with no conclusion. A conference report on the army appropriation bill was presented and a full agreement reached on retirement paymasters clerks.
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House
Sierra
Sonoma
Ventura
Ocean
Se Ie
Hirdsall
Iowa
Grosvenor
Ohio
Birdsall
White House
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Wirdsall Ale
Hinshaw
Nebraska
South Carolina
Tillman
United States
Senate
Alaska
Seattle
Judge Dunne dismisses entire Ruef extortion jury
San Francisco March 1 Judge Dunne has dismissed the entire jury panel of fifty selected last Tuesday to try Abraham Ruef on the charge of extortion. A new jury will be drawn. Of the fifty chosen only four could be located and only nine expressed willingness to serve.
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San Francisco
Dunne
Abraham Ruef
King’s New Discovery Promised by Richmond Resident
A Richmond Indiana resident Mr A D William appeals to all with weak lungs to take Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is praised as the only one that helps and is recommended by the proprietor. It is advertised to treat coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy hoarseness and phthisis with a guarantee at Charles D Kasen’s drugstore. 50 cents and one dollar. Trial bottles free.
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Richmond
Ind
A.D Williame
West Mains
Chas. D. Kase Fel
Indiana House Pushes Reform Bills Amid Budget and School Debates
Indianapolis March 1 The House finished main features of its reform program and moved to anti trust measures while passing public depositories and salary bills. Governors Hanly may sign home rule. senate defeated metropolitan police repeal and remonstrance laws affecting major Indiana cities. Senate debated curriculum standardization and Greek fraternity controls in schools.
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House
Senate Fe
Senate
Hanly
Anderson
Muncie
Marion
New Albany
Vincennes
Lafayette
Logansport
Richmond
Michigan City
Koko
Cavins
King
Moee
Friends of the Bill
Orndorf
Local notices and incidents from Fredericksburg area
The report lists a lodge installation in Fredericksburg with thirty Charter members, deaths of Ernest Hittner in Crandall and a leg fracture for George Yochem at the car works. It notes upcoming stockholder meetings for Harrison County and Eureka Telephone Companies, police reassignments for March, February arrests, a mental competency ruling for Alanson McDonald, and personnel moves at the American Bible Society and YMCAs. Also mentions a potential Southern rail schedule change, cemetery governance bill passage, and a delinquent guardians and administrators list with court citations planned. READ THE TRIBUNE.
Strange Case from Ohio The Man Pleaded Guilty to Heinous Charge
The Ohio Board of Pardons recommended a pardon for William Plogger of Delaware County. He had pleaded guilty to assaulting a seven year old girl and was sentenced to life in prison, but later evidence showed the girl had not been assaulted and Plogger was innocent.
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Columbus
State Board of Pardons
William Plogger
Delaware County
Plogger
Will case verdict finds Andrew J. Smith of unsound mind
Fort Wayne March 1 jury verdict in the Andrew J. Smith will case holds him unsound mind when his will was drawn granting $2,500 to daughter Mrs John Ryan to the exclusion of other children and finding undue influence. The contesting children face a depleted estate as their father is declared not of sound mind.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Andrew J. Smith
Smith
John Ryan
Senate ratifies boundary treaty with Mexico to end long dispute
Washington on March 1 the Senate approved a treaty with Mexico defining the boundary and removing the last remaining differences between the two nations. The agreement settles the border along specified lines and ends decades of contention.
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Washington
Senate
Mexies
United States
Mexico
Fragmented notes on a fatal dynamite blast and prices
A disjointed account describes a dynamite explosion killing a Baptist minister, his wife, and a child, with two other children fatally injured. The residence was destroyed and details are sparse. It also lists regional agricultural and livestock prices and market quotes from Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo insights.
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Carmi. Hl
Pabyere
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